Medical Malpractice
Innovative ways to identify and treat rare cancers
Perhaps you have a rare condition that was misdiagnosed the first time around. It could be that you experienced a harmful delay in getting the correct diagnosis. Whatever the case may be, you should know that diagnostic errors are one of the leading causes of malpractice claims in and outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. Things are…
Read MoreMany hospitals are failing to keep patients safe
Ohio residents would expect hospitals to do all they can to ensure patient safety, but unfortunately, this is not always the case. Nationwide, as many as 440,000 people die each year from injuries, accidents or illnesses linked to hospital errors. Every year, 1 in 25 people who go to a hospital contract acquire a preventable…
Read MoreLaryngeal cancer and failure to diagnose
Smoking has been linked to lung cancer, but it can also cause damage to the trachea and larynx. While smoking increases the chances of laryngeal cancer, so does working in certain industries in Ohio. The larynx enables a person to breathe and swallow, and getting exposed to harmful substances could irritate the airway. The reason…
Read More10% of cancer, vascular event and infection patients misdiagnosed
Ohio residents may have heard of the “Big Three,” which refers to the three medical conditions that are most liable to be misdiagnosed: cancers, vascular events and infections. A study led by Johns Hopkins University has looked into the rate at which patients with one of the Big Three conditions is a victim of a…
Read MoreNFL players are often misdiagnosed with CTE
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, caused by repeated trauma to the head, is a condition that many football players are diagnosed with. The trouble, though, is that many don’t have it. Ohio residents should know that CTE can only properly be diagnosed in an autopsy and that there is no official method for diagnosing it in living…
Read MoreWhat are brachial plexus birth injuries?
Giving birth to a new child in Ohio is an exciting experience for most people. New parents often dream about what the future for their children might hold. However, discovering that a child suffered serious brachial plexus injuries during the birth process can be devastating. These types of injuries may have a permanent impact on…
Read MoreFoot cancer types and their symptoms
There are three common types of skin cancer that affect the feet. Ohio residents should know that foot cancer is not necessarily uncommon since it’s not always the result of sun exposure. Some cancers are caused by viruses, chemical exposure, and inherited traits. The first type of cancer that often affects the feet is basal…
Read MoreWomen are routinely misdiagnosed by doctors
It isn’t uncommon for a woman in Ohio or elsewhere who is having a heart attack to be diagnosed with anxiety or another health condition. This is because women don’t necessarily experience the traditional symptoms of a heart attack such as pain in the jaw or left arm. A female who is having a stroke…
Read MoreMedical Students struggle to diagnose skin conditions in people of color
In Ohio, patients depend on the correct diagnosis of dermatologic skin conditions. This is especially important when there are problems such as skin cancer that depend on a timely diagnosis and treatment. However, medical students, who eventually end up in a position where they can be diagnosing skin conditions, have difficulty when it comes to…
Read MoreThe effort to prevent diagnostic errors
Roughly 12 million people in Ohio and throughout the country are misdiagnosed by a medical professional each year. Minorities are up to 30% more likely to be misdiagnosed than white patients. According to the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, up to 80,000 people die each year as a result of these errors. There are…
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